Basics of UNBL Workspaces

What is a UNBL workspace?

UNBL workspaces provide a secure work area within UNBL where data on any scale can be added and shared with a set of specified users. They offer a secure area to collaborate on your projects and can provide a way for GIS experts to collaborate with non-technical experts using a user-friendly interface.

Three functionalities are available through workspaces that are not available on the public platform: (1) ability to upload places and display dynamic metrics for them; (2) ability to add your own datasets and share privately and/or publicly; (3) ability to access the ELSA Integrated Spatial Planning Tool to run a spatial prioritization analysis for your country. While functionalities (1) and (2) are available by default, the ELSA analysis tool needs to be requested.

How do I request a UNBL workspace?

UNBL workspaces are available to all non-commercial users. To request a workspace, please navigate to the UN Biodiversity Lab workspaces page and fill out the form. If you would like access to the ELSA tool, please indicate so in the form. To learn more about ELSA, please visit the Mapping Essential Life Support Areas (ELSAs) landing page.